2022 BMW X3 M40i review // Some crazy pricing choices

#BMWX340i
#X340i
#CoupleCarReview
This is a Motormouth couple car review of the updated 2022 BMW X340i. What’s new for 2022? The X3 M40i gets a redesigned grille, new LED headlights and LED taillights, the headlights have been lowered by about 10mm. It also gets updated front and rear bumpers, new wheel designs, tweaked exhaust tips and a 48 volt hybrid system. The interior also gets a refresh with a redesigned centre console featuring trim in high gloss black and new controls for the air conditioning system. BMW now offers an available 12” touchscreen and 12” digital gauge display, standard 10.25”.
This X3 has a 3L turbocharged inline-six with a 48-volt hybrid system, an 8-speed automatic transmission, 382 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque with standard AWD. You’ll have to put premium fuel in this SUV. The X3 M40i gets 11.3L/100 km, 21 MPG city and 8.7L/100 km, 26 MPG highway. It can tow 4400 pounds and BMW offers a warranty of 4 years or 80,000 km/50,000 miles plus no charge scheduled maintenance for 4 years. There are a few tweaks like a redesigned centre console featuring trim in high gloss black and new controls for the air conditioning system. It comes standard with a 10.25” touchscreen and a 10.25” digital gauge display, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a heated steering wheel, power front seats with driver seat memory, heated sports seats, leatherette upholstery and remote engine start. BMW now offers an available 12” touchscreen and 12” digital gauge display. Our test model has an Oyster Vernasca leather interior for $1,500 CAD and the Premium Package Enhanced with features like a head-up display, a Harman Kardon audio system, lumbar support, ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof and comfort access for $7,900 CAD. One feature that is missing is the wireless charger, it is no longer available due to the chip shortage. The Advanced Driver Assistance Package for $2,000 CAD which our test model has comes with traffic jam assist, driving assistant professional, active stop/go cruise control, steering and lane control, lane change assist, emergency stop assist, active lane keep assist, front cross traffic warning and cross-roads warning.
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[@briansleepylee]

Way to call out the options and pricing as it is! Your honesty in this continues to give you street cred.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you!

[@sarahkalagher2648]

The review I’ve been waiting for. 😍 The exhaust sounds amazing.

[@PQV-8898]

Love the facelift of the X3 in and out. My favourite small SUV of the bunch.

[@Snaproll47518]

I’ve had my ‘23 for 4-months and still watch these videos. It’s a great car with good looks, high quality and guts on the curving country roads where I live. Just take all the options. The cost is what it is.

[@gerardoma]

I just saw this video for the first time, I love the way your honesty regarding this car that I absolutely love!

[@migy5031]

The X3 M40i shines with the B58 engine that is powerful, smooth and efficient! Good going Zack and Andrea! 👍

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you!

[@maxkonig559]

Don't buy it! It uses fossil fuel which contributes to global warming.

[@alvinburr7332]

@@maxkonig559 And mining materials for batteries doesn’t?

[@Smoothsounds88]

By contrast, I have always wanted carmakers to offer their big engines on base trims. I happen to prefer cloth seats. But, I struggle to find any makers that will give me the ‘big’ engine with cloth seats. This is one of the reasons I prefer ‘off road’ pkgs because they will offer big engines with at least cloth inserts and smaller rims for a softer ride.

[@amandadines7959]

Purchased my 2018 X3 M40i (Carbon Black Metallic) back in June and absolutely love it! This was a CPO - prior lease. Thank you for the excellent review as always! You guys are awesome and helped me decide on getting mine with your recommendation on the M40i over the 30i.

[@Motormouth...]

Good choice!

[@thatmidlifevlogger4463]

IS CARBON BLACK THE COLOR ALSO IN THIS VIDEO?

[@Tonitune]

@@thatmidlifevlogger4463no

[@kthrnmarks]

This was my first lux car choice but of course with everything going on with the shortage and the shipping issues I settled for a different vehicle but this will be, if everything goes good my next lease 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@CarsIhaveDriven]

Well done, very informative review, I have been watching you for now almost more than 10 years, glad that you keep this reviews are coming. my point of view, the price is out of the world. where could get X3M about 18 months ago for 91 k !

[@samblinder5385]

Have one Love it But always looking Amazing to get more than I paid a year ago Nice job guys Enjoy your work

[@drflmd]

I just purchased a 1 year old certified preowned one with red napa leather seats 😊 and the premium enhanced package. I Just love it !! thanks for the review from QC!

[@No_cap_yo]

Finally! I ordered this a month ago in Brooklyn gray. Feels like a year. Very excited, not first bmw for me but first custom ordered. Thank you for the review, you guys do a great job w these

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you so much really glad you are enjoying our reviews.

[@davidalenick1246]

Were you able to get the park assist pkg? If not it is available now and if your X3 has not started production you can still modify the build! It’s well worth it for only $700 USD!

[@No_cap_yo]

@@davidalenick1246 yes got almost a year ago now. I have everything except the adaptive cruise control. Got 11k miles on it. They were not offering shadow package at the time so ended up getting front grill wrapped black.

[@sugarhog1938]

The x3 m40 is a great affordable luxury vehicle. It’s around 50k while a competitor like the q4 etron or the q5 is like 90k

[@mscman5]

Thanks for the reiew. I have been going back and fourth between x3 vs x5.

[@pgr0104]

I just ordered this exact car today.. can’t wait!

[@KeliK1]

Thank you guys!

[@VQSeries]

Great review, I like the exterior design a lot, for an X3 anys (always preferred the X5 generations), but the options pricing is out of hand.

[@billm47645]

To your point on some still wanting ICE: I do a lot of regional / long distance driving trips. I own a 2021 M340 XDrive. Two days ago, I drove 350 miles each way leaving my home at 6:30 PM and arriving by midnight. The next day I left my meeting at 4:30 PM and home by 10:30 PM. That’s impossible in an electric vehicle.

[@joellarrysr9977]

The X3 M40i is comparable or better to other vehicles in this class. You will find plastics at the bottom of all of them. The Porche is in a different class of prestige and price point. Once you lightly option even a base Macan you're in the 80k+ range. In addition, you have people who don't want leather. I have leather in my X3 but my wife preferred leatherette in her Lexus. The Leatherette seats in the 2022 X3 are from the 5 series and are very nice, I could live with them.

[@10OF9OFBORG]

Great review Andrea! That’s the problem with some car companies just like BMX like you said some crazy prices of the options. Good work Andrea! 👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻☕️☕️

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@10OF9OFBORG]

@@andreaspencer9813 yes I was enjoy it and you are an very welcome Andrea! 👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@ridiculousness7477]

Finally, car review team for us common people. Thank you

[@Motormouth...]

Welcome aborad.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you, we appreciate the support!

Hello you 2, i loved your honest car review thank you.

[@bq-9238]

This colour just pops. Love it!

[@buggy4cars]

I’ve got the 2019 and the engine is unbelievable. The car itself is a joy to drive but has numerous electrical gremlins. Auto door opening with a touch works 50% of the time. Reverse camera works 50% of the time. Tailgate opens pretty much all the time with a swipe of the foot under the bumper but the tailgate also closes on its ow n and hit me on top of my head 3 times. I swore this would be my last BMW due to the gremlin issues but then I saw the new M240i with the same engine and couldn’t resist ordering it. I guess all the little problems didn’t add up to enough of a reason to leave the brand. I’ll live with them and enjoy the drive every time I get in the car.

[@tyler951]

@First Last LOL all of those can happen at 40K miles or less.

[@birish21]

yeah I'm going to call BS on your 50% of the time claim.

[@robertallen5210]

Vernasca leather is a good choice for an automobile interior - particularly for an SUV. It's durable and holds up to cleaning. Something that is necessary with the Oyster color that you have in this review.

[@htenthusiast2897]

Today this would be my car of choice, love this engine, we have a BMW with it, butter smooth, powerful, and sounds great. Looking to upgrade my car next year, let’s see what will be available in 2022. I drive a Q5 4 cylinders, it is a great nimble all rounder but was never sold on their dated V6, drove several times and didn’t impress. The plug in hybrids are popping up all over and seem to be a success formula between electric driving in town and low consumption long range choice with more power and torque than the i6. Not sure how nice the drive feels and if it feels heavy due to extra battery weight. Definitely not sold on full electric cars. I wish car manufacturers would build more regular hybrids, like Toyota, but with regular transmissions, CVT is a deal killer to me.

[@MegaHealer]

I’m waiting on vehicles that run on water. 😜 Have seen hydrogen powered submarines. Its a technology that’s totally viable commercially, but still not around.

[@KaiChenKC]

I just got mine 2022 bmw x3 m40i 5days ago, white/cognac. I've found out that its a very pleased to ride with and with enough power to use ;). *also, i found out that sport engine exhaust sound is not an option in the system, i wish it can be turned on @ the comfort mode, only 3 modes are on the list which is - 1,depending on the driving mode 2, balanced 3, reduced(in a 2021 x4 m40i there are options to turn it on). Also, at the front side of air intake part, the opening is only opened passenger side, the other side is covered with a gloss black plastic.( I've google b4 some1 says that's probably bcus there is only one small inter-cooler for the turbo "since it's not a twin turbo" or that is for the climate control system) you will notice in the video @0:43sec. (not symmetrical not a big deal, the auto-side mirror folds not symmetrical as well LoL) . With the new 48Vmild hybrid system, there is no Auto/start/stop button to turn off the ASS feature, so which means whenever you fully stopped car the ASS will be on kind of annoying. The older cars I've drove with ASS feature, when starting after a stop, the noise was obvious to hear when the engine in turned on/ignited again, on the new 2022 x3 that is not obvious but still you can feel it, a VVS vibration.

[@davidalenick1246]

FYI… ASS is disabled in “S” transmission mode or in any of the sport modes (sport, sport individual, or sport plus).

[@gilbertferguson1685]

Nice review. I have a 2020 X3 M40i and find it to be an excellent vehicle with plenty of power. The first three years of included maintenance is nice, but after that, watch out. 😎

[@ClubXXXPoison]

Included maintenance for BMW is only an annual oil change during the first 3 years.

[@gilbertferguson1685]

@@ClubXXXPoison All services due per the BMW maintenance schedule are included in the first three years, including things like cabin filters.

[@amosthomas7948]

How reliable is it so far?

[@gilbertferguson1685]

@@amosthomas7948 It had no problems with it, but since I only put 16000 miles on it in 2.5 years, I recently sold it.

[@Mc.Nuggetz]

@@gilbertferguson1685 Any particular reason you sold it?

[@bam2xl14]

The rear lights is one of my favorite parts.

[@SpeedShift57]

It actually doesn’t have fog lights. BMW removed them along with the wireless phone charger. Best years for this model are the 2018 & 2019 with that nice loud exhaust.

[@uweboker5983]

The car looks nice. Thank you for your objective review, even though it’s also critical but very good!

[@Motormouth...]

Thanks for watching!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you!

[@kellingtonlink956]

I’m glad to see that BMW did not adopt Mr. Joji Nagashima’s (BMW’s legendary designer) front end design. He was responsible for the replacement of the 7-series E38 model (what was to become the E65). The infamous.... ‘ZBF-7er’ sported the unloved buck-tooth front end grill (along with a dual (front/rear) iDrive system and retractable flush door handles). His design didn’t really work in the late 90’s. Though it does appear to be somewhat more appreciated in the current 3/4-series. This latest X3 does not share the oversized grill.... but it’s price is definitely oversized! This X3 is an absolute winner.... for the Genesis brand. Thanks for the video.

[@michaelv6870]

The E38 was replaced by the E65 designed by Chris Bangle.

[@alschmidt8963]

That's great you release videos twice a week.

[@Molson88]

We recently went to look at a BMW X3 M40i and we didn't even bother taking it for a test drive. After sitting in it in the showroom, and after learning it doesn't have leather seats or heated rear seats, we were a no go. Very disappointed. We instead went to look at a Macan from Porsche and we're blown away, it was a night and day difference on interior quality. BMW prides themselves on performance, but should start to pride themselves on better quality interiors.

[@LafemmebearMusic]

That’s so interesting cus I think they are doing that to their lower products? Cus we bought a nearly base X5 plug-in 45e and the materials leather and fit and finish, not a scratchy plastic to be seen anywhere. It’s so odd how the German brands, even Porsche actually especially Porsche, nickel and dime you for options to the point where the value cars like the x3 and maccan canout price the upper market models in options. But the problem is they won’t be worth the same in 3 years because all those features are still on a more value product. Also in the X5 45e you get this engine and plug-in hybrid for 70k so we drive on electric most of the time and then hit sport mode and do 0 to 60 in 4.7 seconds then go back into hybrid mode and get 30mpg around town while the twin turbo inline 6 lies in wait until we wake it... idunno it’s a great deal and the air ride suspension goes from sport track hard to floaty supple cruise in seconds.

[@htenthusiast2897]

@@LafemmebearMusic how does the car feel driving around town? I like a nimble cars. We have the X7, no lack of power but feels heavy and sips a lot in town. I really like the option to drive on electric mode but not sure how the extra battery weight feels. The Macan has two advantages in my opinion, nimble and best resale value in class but agree that every single item costs extra.

[@JaBlanche]

@@htenthusiast2897 Macan is the gold standard in its class IMO. Backseat is not as roomy as the X3 I believe. But IMO if you're paying that kind of money, you need to feel like money well spent and that's what I see with the Macan. Not so much with the X3.

[@Timesplitter888]

lmao what? You know that Macan also comes with synthetic leather seats and no rear heated seats standard right?

[@mattspeer01]

Comparably equipped Macan is over $20K more expensive than an X3 M40i, so it should have a nicer interior. Not to mention how much more expensive Porsche maintenance is...

[@FrankySilverFace]

I've witnessed first hand the massive depreciation of certain German autos in N America. Once some of these cars are 30 months old is when you buy.

[@thatmidlifevlogger4463]

Try the iX3. You won’t be disappointed. I have the new M340i so used to the best motor ever. (same engine as in the tested X3m40i in this video). But the iX3 is buttery smooth

[@davidjacksondev]

I own the 2019 version and can use any fuel from E5 E10 E20 (number represents % ethanol). It states this on the filler cap. What has BMW done to engines in the US market which is different to Europe engines to warrant premium fuel?

[@robertallen5210]

Always great reviews. One thing to consider when evaluating any of the cars presented (Genesis, Audi, Porsche Macan, Volvo, and the BMW) - reliability. Big difference there. Also - the cost of ownership. Porsche is great - but when it comes to maintenance - it will eat you up. Also - the 2017 Macan has a host of potential issues - timing chain cover leaks, failed transfer cases for example.) Not a good choice. 2019's or later are a much better option.

[@jw.jalilwaiz]

We left BMW because of reliability and pricing a couple of years ago and we had pretty much owned everything upto an X5, and now we are very happy to have parted ways and probably won't go to a German maker anytime soon because the market is full with value brands that offer the same cars for at least 30% less.

[@psh8738]

I’m curious, what did you purchase instead?

[@artistnyc123]

For me Toyota but I'm keeping an eye on Hyundai and Kia to see if the reliability can go along with their grade Styling.

[@wendylees4382]

What did you switch to?

[@bill7481]

What have you guys gone to?

[@jw.jalilwaiz]

@@psh8738 my 330i was almost due for lease return, and during a one day trip I had a mazda 3 gt premium pack that I drove and that left me wondering why I was paying so much for a bmw 3 series. After returning the 3 series, I bought a Mazda 3 turbo premium, and I like this much better now and saving a lot.

[@neometero]

One of the best choices in this particular category, performance, luxury, handling, comfortable, space, technology, reliability all top tier, yes it’s costly, but basically no better option.

[@ejohnson3131]

If you say so…

[@Encourageable]

Eh, no, reliability is a big thumbs down

[@davidalenick1246]

@@Encourageable reliability of the X3 M40i is actually quite good. And BMW as a whole ranks right behind Toyota and Lexus in the most recent Consumer Reports ratings. Remember, Toyota even chose this engine to power the Supra. They wouldn’t choose it if it wasn’t reliable.

[@richardjackson139]

Love your review can you do the IX3 m sport pro

[@saltyt.1886]

There she is! Good morning Andrea! Oh yea….nice car behind you too. Zack - you’re such the lucky man! 😎

[@saltyt.1886]

I told you….I see her first and then the car. 🤣🤣🤣

[@tomdrummy4984]

Same here………she always looks great in the thumbnail

[@blakemayer9643]

I just signed with finance to buy this vehicle. I was extremely excited and super pumped up.... until I watched this video... Now I am feeling like I should have bought the GV70... However, I LOVE BMW. Maybe I should have went for the X3M.

[@birish21]

Maybe watch way more reviews than this one? The reviews are overwhelmingly positive.

[@HoangLe-nw4xg]

thanks

[@perlaparedes3926]

Could you please review the jaguar f-type, I see one at work and I’m falling for it! 😊

[@bird718]

i was thinking of upgrading my 2019 x3 for the this one, issues were none had leather, no foglights and other equipment that i had on my 2019. it looked more like a downgrade and then the dealer wanted to rip me on my trade in. gonna wait out the chip shortage and go with another brand

[@danielc45]

BMW saves a few bucks by eliminating the fog lights. SEAKY PEOPLE!

[@bird718]

@@danielc45 i'm thinking chip shortage, i seen pictures at the dealer that has foglights but i'm probly not going to get another bmw and go with something with better quality control .

[@ameet2975]

"Giddy Up" :D :D :D Reminded me of Kramer!!!

[@rshrestha1588]

I wish I can do double thumbs up. I was just thinking about how cheap BMW interior is getting. I almost got it but left the dealership after learning that what i will be missing compared to my 2019 model and pay much more.

[@Motormouth...]

Thank you, we LOVE double thumbs up! lol! - Andrea

[@scottculver3514]

Thank you for the reviews. I just purchased a BMW X3 base model in the US. My choice would have been the GV70 due to all of the hype plus my son bought a G70 last year and loves it. However the GV70’s, especially the 2.5L, are very hard to find. If you do find one the dealerships are charging $5K to $7k over sticker. So IMO Genesis is off the list. It makes no sense to keep plugging them as ‘best in class’ when they are not attainable or not reasonable in real world pricing. I’d like to see you call out the market adjustments dealerships are requiring when talking about vehicle comparisons.

[@No_cap_yo]

I get supply and demand, but idiots who pay the above MSRP are ruining it for everyone. You made the right decision. I walked out of a dealership because the guy quoted me 5k down and 900ish $ monthly for a regular GLC (not 43/63)

[@jgs1564]

I live in Southern California (Orange County). Back in June, after checking out the new GV70 at a couple of local dealerships, I left because they both had $5000 markups. I found a third dealership in the next county over who had a fairly large selection of GV70s. Long story short, I purchased a fully loaded GV70 3.5T Sport Prestige for sticker price ($64,045). I just hit 6000 miles and I love the vehicle.

[@jakp8777]

@@jgs1564 but will you love the Hyundai dealer you have to fix it at?

[@88hemoglobin]

@@jakp8777 he will probably see the dealer a lot less than a bmw owner

[@danielc45]

Certainly agreed with most of your assessments. BMW is run by a bunch of bean counters who cut corners every time to turn a profit. They even gave me a down-graded Harmon Kardon sound system in my X1 and charged the same price as the one in my X3 which sounds 100% better. If I didn't have both models, it would be hard to complain about it. Same for the Varnesca leather which is not much better than plain old Sensatec.

[@harveysmall6850]

The shape of the bodywork and those lines 🤔🤔😉😉 Those Skin Tight Jeans certainly accentuate the figure 😘😘 As for the X3, I am looking seriously at the X3 M40d model. You can keep your petrol and electric vehicles in the showrooms. Diesel is the only way to go, especially with the adblue as well. People don’t realise how clean these vehicles are in the Euro 6 engines.

[@bam2xl14]

My budget would allow me to get the X3 M40i or a well equipped Macon with the base engine. What do you guys recommend? Thanks for the feedback.

[@Motormouth...]

X3

[@santillbrezon2161]

The new mercedes c class hybrid fast charging 100klm range in electric looks to be a really good vehicle.

[@IKhanNot]

The ridiculous pricing isn't a new thing on BMWs or any premium car manufacturer. I remember when the E92 M3 came out. If you wanted to spec the car with a nicer metallic paint the option was only $655 but if you wanted iPod integration the option cost $850. They knew people would rather spring for the iPod integration so BMW gouged the heck out of the customers on that option.

[@X2p5423videolover]

German brands are not volume sellers, at least in North America. So, whoever falls into the brand name obsession they fleece them from various packages to after sales services to recover cost. If you are rich then it is okay. However if you are sensible then you would buy something different. Great review as always.

[@randahlbeach]

Hey you 2 - LUV your content:-) TY!!! This model OR the Genesis GV70? The Genesis has many more standard features and the top of the line comes in at $75,500 Cdn for the full load. I was VERY impressed with the luxury features of the GV70 - it rides extremely smooth in comfort mode and the cabin quietness is one of the BEST. Yes the engine in the X4 40i, GLC 63S, Macan GTS are all superior to the 3.5 V6 TT of the GV70 but the overall different personalities of the Genesis really has me leaning towards the newcomer to this segment. (The cost of options on the Germans always have been ridiculous!!!) Can you 2 do a comparision video of the top 3 alternatives and this BMW? Thx again for your humour, banter and professional info. You 2 really hit it out of the park!!! All the very BEST from a fellow rain soaked Vancouverite-)

[@edisonl1756]

I test drove both. I would recommend gv70 2.5t advanced or advanced plus(I forget the exact trim name, but the second or the third trim from 2.5t line)over x3 30i. If you wanna go for 3.5t, I guess you care about performance - I can tell you the performance is not at the same level (unfortunately I test drove gv70 3.5 right after I drove m40i so I was like it’s a hard pass the entire time) the market is a bit different at the moment, though. Normally you can get a great discount from BMW or Audi on m40i or sq5 but you can’t get much from genesis’s msrp, so the price diff is actually pretty minor especially if you lease them. However at the moment I think Bmw and Audi are not offering much discount, so they are almost 10k more expensive after tax than the genesis. But my point is, if you are spending more for a sportier trim, then I think money is not a huge factor ( all of them will need premium gas to fulfill their performance too) out of the cars you listed, the upcoming 22 macan s is actually the best deal ( although it is the most expensive one too)- the last gen of gas macan, equipped with the same engine from Audi rs5.

[@Motormouth...]

We do plan a comparison

[@bodmonjay]

I love the exterior of the X3 but the interior of the GLC is sm better

[@ClubXXXPoison]

GLC has far less rear cargo space. The 2023 model should greatly improve that.

[@derickflores9138]

Like it. I want to see the BMW X6 m.

[@marcgirard7551]

Great review ! I share your opinions on the cost. I bought my xDrive 35i as a 2013 model with Premium and MSport packages (not dissimilar in equipment to what you had here barring HUD). This new M40i as equipped is a solid 40% more money out the door! BMW make great driving cars but the need to offer better value. STOP THE MADNESS!

[@tyler951]

I have a 2017 xDrive 35i and was building a 2022 LCI X3 30i on the BMW site configurator and realized that you can't even get the HUD or Harmon Kardon sound system on it. You have to step up to the M40i. Makes a very expensive option. I have the HUD on my X3 and love it.

[@acz88]

@@tyler951 that is due to parts shortage and now even m40 can’t get either.

[@emmiasdreams1517]

@@tyler951 don't even worry about the HK sound system. Get your X3 30i and add after market speakers. BAVSOUND offers great speakers. If you add their amp with their speakers your system will sound way better than HK in the M40i

[@Fear.of.the.Dark.]

this car is all about the engine and transmission with practicality built in. I am yet to find such a good engine that sounds great, has great mpg ratings compared to the output power rating. Even merc or audi engines at same power torque and hp have significant worse mpg.

[@mannythegoodguy]

How is this engine compared to Mercedes’ glc43

[@borinvlogs]

I completely agree with you guys. That's the reason I never go back to BMW.

[@rogerspalding5673]

What led front fog lights? Not on the 2022.

[@terranops]

The brake lights look like Covenant energy swords from Halo.

[@markkennedy5335]

I’m with you Zack don’t like the ass end. But tell me how do you come to a T intersection and there is no stop 🛑 sign

[@666DW]

With record profits and lengthy waiting lists for the X3 and other X models, BMW are not about to change anything on the X3 in the immediate future!

[@scottnewellguitar]

I'm w/Zack on the tail lights...look some kinda pin clips or something. No beaver teef tho that's a plus! :-P

[@teiro4145]

would you please test Haval H6

[@TheVolvoFan564]

Im subscribing

[@thomasalagna9354]

Zack is right they have really cheeped most BMW s. Premium price and less Premium interior. Time to look at other German marks or others. Still great engine choices are there main strong points, no value.

[@larryosburn]

BMW has removed the touchscreen capability in the X3 and X5, any idea when that will return? I hate paying this amount for a car without a touchscreen?

[@Motormouth...]

Who knows, when the chip shortage is over...

[@ricario5283]

I am from Vancouver also and I cant decide this debate. X3 ORX3 M40I OR a GV70. I have been dreaming about a BMW since forever so that will probably lean me towards a BMW, I have test driven both the X3 and the M40I. I wasn't as excited in the regular X3. Just wondering if in 2022 we can still bargain at BMW and get a great deal? or should I wait this chip shortage out and either get it used a year later or hopefully decide between this and the new gen. I KNOW I AM INDECISIVE ahah

[@davidalenick1246]

If you haven’t already bought, as of right after Thanksgiving, for the first time in over a year, basically all options are finally available again except passenger seat lumbar. Now is the time to order the X3 M40i! You will not be disappointed!

[@miata1370]

@@davidalenick1246 Just ordered ours (U.S.) Alpine White / Tacora Red Sensatec and will pick it up at the Performance Delivery Center, Greer, SC. Now...the waiting begins....(which is why I'm re-watching all the x3 M40i reviews I can find! 😊 )

[@johnholst]

This actually starts at $70 244 CA and goes up to $89K CA. It is lovely! But you pay a lot for it. Still, one of my favorites in this class.

[@JaBlanche]

I can’t she’ll out that money for an x3. I’d look at an sq5 or x5 (not top of the line)

[@johnholst]

@@JaBlanche SQ5 is a nice value. So is the GV70. The X5 is the next class up and starts at 80k ca. Quite a bit more money.

[@JaBlanche]

​@@johnholst yea, I just think there are better options.

[@tangwanxiangfu]

@@johnholst at least they fixed the fake exhaust on 22 sq5 but still with no remote engine start though, which is essential in winter times Edit: my bad, it looks like they are still fake on 22 sq5. For real, Audi?

[@tangwanxiangfu]

@@JaBlanche you buy the x3 M40i for its performance so for sure it comes with a price tag. If value is more important I’d say the GV70 2.5T prestige is one of the best in its class

[@bernardrubble8703]

You need to replace tires every 3 oil changes .

[@jacobbio]

I prefer the looks of the X4, always loved the sloping roofline and sporty look on those. Cant wait to see how the upcoming glc compares to this when it releases.

[@tyler951]

The G02 X4 styling in the rear is just bad IMO. Doesn't work for the shape and size of the vehicle. I'll say the same for the X6. The coupe styling wasn't great on the F26 X4 but much better than the G02. I couldn't do it with compromised cargo space and looks.

[@jacobbio]

@@tyler951 yes regular suvs do have more room in the back if you plan on using it to haul stuff, I just gravitate toward coupes because of how Tesla, Lamborghini urus, style their suvs.

[@jinh357]

@@jacobbio you’ve got some nerve to publicly announce your likings for a X4. 😬😬

[@jacobbio]

@@jinh357 I know, there’s a lot that hate suv coupes, and a lot that like them. Tesla seems to sell a great amount considering they all have a coupe shape

[@jinh357]

@@jacobbio They are not coupe shaped, you need to get your eyes checked.

[@shawnogall]

Hi Andrea & Zack. Here's an situation that may interest you. Ordered my new X3 back in early February. And it arrived three weeks ago at the dealer here in Canada...with a stop sale notice. Apparently torsion struts were not installed on X3's and X4's assembled during the first week of March at the South Carolina factory. So now my X3 has been sitting at the dealership for three weeks while they wait to receive the parts...with no idea of how long this will take. Have you heard of this situation before? I wonder why didn't they just wait at the factory for the part? It would've been only a week delay, rather than a month or more. Must say, I'm not impressed with BMW at this point!

[@Motormouth...]

The problem is, at the factory they would run out of space very quickly as they produce a new vehicle about one every minute. I guess BMW figured he would be easier for the dealers to install the missing parts where they have more space than at the factory

[@shawnogall]

@@Motormouth... Good point. Although you'd think that they would then at least ensure that the dealerships get the parts asap. Seems they have just resumed assembly and deliveries of the X3, leaving the unfortunate clients of vehicles assembled that one week to potentially wait months for the part.

[@thatmidlifevlogger4463]

WhaT IS THE COLOR?

[@zippydude3809]

bmw has spoiled me i purchased my x4 m40i in 2021 and just love it now that i am looking to replace my winter car it's hard as most are cvt eh! this is amazing suv

[@MichaelPolera]

A German luxury brand to nickel and dime their customers on the options? SHOCKER! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@michaelwiebe4282]

As a German, I have to confirm this fact! Not that I ever bought a new car, but some makes are infamous for that.

[@doomsday9973]

It’s ridiculous! I love BMW but you can get adaptive cruse control standard in a friggen COROLLA now! Yet they still want you to pay for a package for theirs. They even charged extra for back up cams forever (when it was standard for everyone else) until the law forced them to include it.

[@acz88]

So you would prefer no options and just a higher price tag? Either way you pay for every option I rather have options so I can opt out of the stuff I don’t want and not be forced to pay for them.

[@aquaericlala]

Porsche

[@birish21]

@@doomsday9973 These people are full of shit. Dynamic cruise control comes with the cars. The package is for the "assisted driving" features like driving itself in stop and go traffic etc.

[@drewyager4020]

M Light is the way to go for the street

[@jikhead]

Hey motormouth...did you find those vernasca leather seats comfortable? Seems to be mixed reviews on the x3 forums.

[@Motormouth...]

Cheap feeling

[@miata1370]

@@Motormouth... Yep...I felt the same "cheap feeling". Vernasca has a very hard surface; definitely not plush. I had a '19 230i with the Vernasca leather; if I'd have ordered that car, I would have saved the $1,500 and kept the base Sensatec.

[@Tonga2]

I won’t pay extra for leather seats ! I like the Faux leather Star Tex, much softer then leatherette seats.

[@Tonga2]

@TN thanks for the info, I should explain myself about leatherette, my buddy bought a Cadillac with it and when I sat in it, it was hard and slippery and I thought it cheap. My Star Tex is leather looking but soft and supple. Should have known there are others like it, thanks again.

[@jrs9264]

i was watching a toronto vs minny game on the nhl ticket ( canadian feed) when i saw an ad for Ram truck, with 3.49% loan at 96 months! 🤯😲 i can't believe anybody but s real dope , north or south of the border, would take out an 8 year loan on a depreciating asset. Did i miss something? 🤔🧐😤🙄

[@SuperEtab]

People will roll their eyes at this comment but, I notice the difference between European and non European Built BMWs, Audis, and Mercedes. We have a 2020 Q5 and 2021 A4 in the family, both Tecknik and the difference in build quality is noticeable. I really notice the difference in the X3 and 3 Series as well.

[@Molloy1951]

Am I the only one who sees it’s raining in 70% of their car review’s videos? 😂🌧

[@Kiss__Kiss]

The rear tails are made to look like the Porsche MACAN... There can ONLY be one!!!!

[@justinfontaine5539]

No more 30e in the states. The take rate here was low and people don't want to be forced into EV or PHEV. It's stupid that this is being forced so soon.

[@Eli-kq7qt]

It’s not often that I can say I agree with Zach. I’m typically team Andrea when it comes to most of the couple car reviews. But I have to concur with Zach on this one great looking car in the front and inside the cabin. But those rear tale lights are just not doing it for me. They look cheap and plastic looking. And for a car that much I’m going to have to like the whole thing to spend that kind of money.

[@abpakdeep]

Isn’t the 30i ride more comfortable than the 40i??

[@88hemoglobin]

No because the M40i has the adaptive suspension, which still makes for a smooth ride

[@bill7481]

Of course BMW will continue to offer vinyl seats at this price. Many buyers can afford the upgrade and just pay for it; others are too happy to be in a BMW and afraid of the social backlash, justified or not, that comes with complaining and risk revealing they can’t really afford a vehicle in this price range. Either way BMW wins.

[@JaBlanche]

Complete madness! You pay that money for a vehicle it better have leather.

[@gs98999]

Vinyl seats are standard practice these days on a lot of cars, luxury or not. I think audi being the exception. BMW has been doing vinyl forever whereas others have started doing it recently to show how “environmentally friendly” they are.

[@edysinsimon8646]

Genesis not only beats the BMW in most metrics, it flat out out beats the X3 in terms of luxury to value ratio! Still, I'd rather own/purchase the Macan S model from the 2022 model year.

[@A3A4Tom]

When it comes to performance and handling, nothing beats Porsche Macan S and GTS. Dime and nickelling have become a German premium brand tradition, so they will continue to offer leatherette as standard feature. When they usually offer leather seating surface and full leather seat as options. I actually prefer leatherette because its easier to maintain, without using leather conditioner every time when washing it.

[@Draw777arq]

Hi in my country Bolivia the X3 20i base model is 74k Us Dollars and the M 40i is over 100K i think you have better pricing 😂

[@MarioDallaRiva]

I'm with Zach; the rear tail light design look out of place. Reminds me of a Kia Soul.

[@rembo183]

Best value is the X3 X drive 30i. It’s beautiful, quick and luxurious. It was $55k (US) and very well equipped. Save $10-15k over the M40i and have a terrific driving quality BMW SUV.

[@blues3983]

X3 M40i is an amazing car but it is over 70K, you might as well pay a few thousands more to get the X5, which also features the B58 plus much nicer interior upgrade and double wish bone front suspension and more cargo and passenger space.

[@Motormouth...]

True

[@miata1370]

True..but in our case, while the X5 is indeed a more plush interior, with more available features, it is, for some including us, more vehicle, size wise, than we need or are comfortable with. We did look at a x5 45e just to determine IF it would fit us and allow us to capture the U.S. $7,500 tax credit. We have ordered a x3 M40i

[@MegaHealer]

Lol, you had fun in this one. Can you talk about car reliability in your videos?

[@MegaHealer]

@Hugh M. They do? I missed it? The Kraut Mobile has a reliability rating of 80? 😮😮 Jaw drops. I thought Benz, BMW’s, Audis were good for the first 4 years. Then things start to cascade downwards. 😂

[@MegaHealer]

@Hugh M. Yes, your story parallels many with luxury vehicles. They are good for 4-5 years, and then people rotate them, replacing with a newer set of wheels. God, I love the feel, the look and technology of the Q3, but am now eying the Venza 😂 Tried the Lexus NX but was disappointed with its total lack of peppiness.

[@MegaHealer]

@Hugh M. Amazing! Also Hyundai Tucson 😂 is loaded!

[@MegaHealer]

@Hugh M. Really appreciate your response Hugh M!

[@xorbitman]

What happened to night drive? I'm not really feeling these high performance SUVs. I don't really see the point especially with their terrible gas mileage especially with these gas prices and the so-so 0 - 100 Km/h times. I have a 2018 fully optioned X1 and the gas mileage on that is way better than the 2020 Honda Accord LX that I'm currently renting in SW Florida for a month which is an average of 32 MPG. Frankly you only need to drive a car like this for one week and realize that for the same amount of money you can get a fully optioned X1 for about the same price as the better equipped version and the Honda still falls short. Yes the ACC and lane assist work but the lane assist was annoying. While I was driving because I have excellent control via the feedback in my hands of the steering and I'm able to keep the car on a straight line, the lane assist thinks that my hands are off the steering wheel! It prompts me to put my hands back on the steering wheel which they are on and sometimes even wiggles the steering to "wake me up" even though I'm wide awake. That is very annoying on a long drive. The seats are so uncomfortable in this Honda vs my Bimmer that this Accord actually upsets me. I fell like I'm sitting in cardboard seats with no lumbar! The drivers position and the center console bin is awkward too, something that I don't complain about in my Bimmer. So while we look for faults with these expensive higher end models of the X3 because of that bigger engine, I think the value leader is the smaller engine and if you want a week-end car, go get yourself a sports car with performance either new or used. My choice would be the older 3 series M4.0 instead of the M3 and you get the nicer grill and it won't break the bank. My point in all of this is this. Just go and rent another contender before you drive a Bimmer and you'll understand the difference. And the difference is real. In fact it's a wake up call.

[@birish21]

so-so 0-60? Why would you buy an ICE BMW if you are worried about gas prices?

[@khaledabdelwahab9455]

Looks nice but the rear lights! I would go with acura RDX though! Great review as usual 👌 How come a luxury car for 80k has no rear heated seats and no ventilated seats unless u pay extra while an accord 2L touring has all these options! I also don't like the bmw electric car look!

[@morrisf3957]

Acura keeping up with quality in comparison. very nice cars.cant beat Japanese.